Adventure Medical Adventurer Light & Fast Kit

Being a Wilderness EMT and leading trips through our club I carry medical supplies with me everywhere... While I got it before having any significant training, I am still very pleased - with a little personalization. It has all the basics you need to get you started in a great, light, water-resistant package that - very importantly - leaves room for expansion. As you go out more and more (or seek more and more training which you should if you spend any measurable time outdoors), you will realize little things you wish you had along. Some of the things I have added (off the top of my head) and/or keep with me: 2-5 rolls of 1" medical tape (depending), various size band-aids (ever-popular), extra/more medications, more gloves, non-rebreather, cavit, second skin, more butterfly bandages, more gauze, and a bandanna or two... ALSO, and VERY importantly, it is now (after additions) the right size for what I'm doing (smaller sized groups, less than a week). A super-comprehensive kit does you no good if its either too big and will sit in the car at the trailhead, or you don't know how to use everything anyways. The best kit is the one that gives you basic supplies you know how to use and that will make it into your pack and onto the trail.

I've used this kit on some backpacking trips, regular hikes and even a little trail running. I've only had to use a couple of things out of it but everything is there as a big just in case!

When I got this the first thing i did was tear it apart and inventory everything. I added some extra medicines that I typically use (most were already present in a minimal quantity), a bunch of Advil/Tylenol, and extra 'normal' band-aids. The cool part is that there is plenty of room to customize this and even if you don't it is very well stocked.

Haven't needed anything major out of this pack. My parents gave it to me for my car and I like having it in there in case I need it. The band-aids and asprin have come in handy and have needed to be replaced. Would also be great if you had kids traveling with you.

This kit is very neatly organized and includes most of your everyday needs. There is also a manual on some more advanced treatments that hopefully are never needed but having it is good insurance. There is plenty of room in it to add some other necessities which weren’t included... needle, thread, razor blade, extra benadryl/aspirin.